Previously, the studio sent films to PVOD after just 17 days. Beginning in 2026, Universal will extend that window to five weekends, and by 2027, it plans to expand it further to seven weekends.

Hirschbiegel will forever be known as the director of “Downfall,” a great 2005 film tackling Hitler’s final days, which also spawned the endlessly parodied “Hitler Reacts” meme.

Any John Carney fans here? He’s of course the writer-director behind “Once” and “Sing Street,” so you know exactly what you’re getting when you watch one of his films.

Tom Holkenborg— aka Junkie XL — is no longer listed as the film’s composer. Taking over scoring duties instead is Saudie Sarne, marking the third time this project has switched composers

Sarnoski’s debut, 2021’s “Pig,” was an acclaimed pandemic-era indie starring Nicolas Cage. “A Quiet Place: Day One” was his sophomore outing, and first attempt at major studio IP.

Sarah Polley has set up her next film, and she’s eyeing singer Billie Eilish to star. Not only that, but this will be an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s landmark novel “The Bell Jar.”

Oliver Stone has not directed a narrative feature since 2016’s “Snowden,” a hiatus of more than 10 years and the longest gap without a film in his career.

Matt Reeves’ “The Batman: Part II” is expected to start production on May 29 in London. Nearly all of the major roles have been cast, with one exception: Christopher Dent.

For the past few days, sources have been telling me that James Gray’s “Paper Tiger” was in danger of not being at Cannes. No reasons were given. Was it a rejection?

More details have emerged about Quentin Tarantino’s next project—a play scheduled to debut in London’s West End in early 2027. A stage comedy written and directed by Tarantino.

After Leo Woodall and Anya Taylor-Joy, here’s another rumored casting for Andy Serkis’ “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Kate Winslet is apparently in talks to join the ensemble, which officially stars Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen.

More than 15 years later, Carnahan looks back. He doesn’t blame the film’s failure on himself or his actors, but rather the botched rollout.

Wan is set to helm a remake of the Korean film “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil.” Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok and one of the stars of the original movie, is attached to star in Wan’s version.

It’s staggering how much cinema had evolved by 2006—a pivotal year poised right at the intersection of the fading analog age and the accelerating digital future.

Frank Welker is confirmed to voice Scooby-Doo, while McKenna Grace will play Daphne Blake. Hauser has reportedly been offered the role of “Scooby’s original owner.”

THR’s editor-in-chief Maer Roshan decided to visit Weinstein in January for this wild interview, only published just today—the longest one he has given since his incarceration.

Universal Pictures has greenlit the “definitive” biopic on Bon Jovi. Multiple studios chased the project, which will tackle the band’s “formative years.”

“Project Hail Mary” is populist entertainment. It doesn’t necessarily take risks so much as it wants to be fully loved by its audience.

Hemsworth is, of course, returning. Hargrave will be back as director. The DP is Fraser Taggart (“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”).

“I hope the publicity you’re getting from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth disrespecting me” Tarantino wrote in the letter.